Abbey Church Essene was founded by Reverend Pastor Martha A. Muehe who studied Essene Ministry via The Essene New Life Church Mount Shasta CA, Divinity via Universal Life Church Modesto CA, biology, education, and art at Fitchburg State University, Nutrition at North Shore Community College and Natural Healing Institute, and The Essene Gospel of Peace and From Enoch to the Dead Sea Scrolls by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely.